Summary
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, abbreviated S-VYASA or SVYASA, is a higher education institute deemed to be university located in Bangalore, India.[1] The university is dedicated to the study of yoga based on the teachings of Swami Vivekananda. Dr. B R Ramakrishna is the current Vice Chancellor of the university.[2]
NIMHANS and S-VYASA are working together on schizophrenia and neurological disorders like migraine and dementia.[3]
S-VYASA specialises in two fields: Yoga research and Yoga therapy.[4] The main campus Prashanti Kutiram is on Vivekananda Road, Kalluballu Post, Jigani, Anekal, Bengaluru.
Divisions edit
The university has 5 major divisions:
- Division of Yoga – Spirituality
- Division of Yoga & Life Sciences
- Division of Yoga & Physical Sciences
- Division of Yoga & Management Studies
- Division of Yoga & Humanities
Claims of forthcoming yoga-based cures edit
The Union Minister of State for AYUSH, Shripad Yasso Naik claimed after visiting S-VYASA in 2016 that "many people told us they have been cured of cancer by regular practice of yoga. The institute has found a technique of yoga for the prevention and cure of cancer".[5] Naik further claimed that it would become possible to treat diabetes the same way.[6]
Notable alumni edit
- Hasmukh Adhia, former Finance Secretary for the Government of India in the Narendra Modi government.
References edit
- ^ Deemed University recognition letter
- ^ VC’s Voice
- ^ "NIMHANS strengthening brain research to improve treatment modalities in mental-neuro disorders".
- ^ "SVYASA Yoga University".
- ^ Gatty, Harsha Raj (27 March 2016). "Yoga can cure cancer, govt may have proof in a year: Minister, AYUSH Shripad Naik". Indian Express.
- ^ Kamat, Prakash (26 March 2016). "Yoga-based cure for cancer on the way: AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik". The Hindu.